General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Ionic and Molecular Compounds - 6.1 Ions: Transfer of Electrons - Questions and Problems - Page 189: 6.8

Answer

a. $F^-$ b. $Ca^{2+}$ c. $Na^+$ d. $I^-$

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the symbol for each element. a. F b. Ca c. Na d. I 2. Identify the charge of each ion. a. Since $F$ is from Group (7A), the charge is $-1$. b. Since $Ca$ is from Group(2A), the charge is $+2$ c. Since $Na$ is from Group (1A), the charge is $+1$ d. Since $I$ is from Group (7A), the charge is $-1$
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